Measured by Soul: The Life of Joseph Carey Merrick (also Known as 'The Elephant Man')
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Measured by Soul: The Life of Joseph Carey Merrick (also Known as 'The Elephant Man') by Mae Siu-Wai Stroshane Jeanette
Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, was a 19th century Englishman who suffered disfigurement from an extremely rare disorder, which is believed to be Proteus Syndrome. Though his physical and mental suffering was great, he remained courageous.'Measured by the Soul,' is lavishly illustrated with never-seen-before photographs of Joseph's life and Victorian times. This book also features interviews with modern patients who live with Proteus Syndrome, as well as exciting news from Dr. Leslie Biesecker of the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.Thanks to Dr. Biesecker's research, there is hope for new treatment of Proteus Syndrome and its ultimate cure.Proceeds from this book will benefit Proteus Syndrome treatment and research.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781300457251 |
| ISBN 10 | 1300457252 |
| Title | Measured by Soul: The Life of Joseph Carey Merrick (also Known as 'The Elephant Man') |
| Author | Mae Siu-Wai Stroshane Jeanette |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lulu.com |
| Year published | 2012-12-22 |
| Number of pages | 230 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |